Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection is a hotel located at 500 South Dearborn Street, about 660 m (8 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive in the heart of downtown Chicago. Its location puts the Willis Tower, Union Station, the Chicago Riverwalk and the Loop's offices, theatres and restaurants within easy reach.

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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection sits in Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 13 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.

Map & Location

Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (660 m · ~8 min walk).

Getting to Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head southeast — it's about 660 m on foot (8 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-minute walk. A Ventra card or contactless bank card works on all CTA trains and buses.

From Union Station (Metra / Amtrak)

Exit toward Jackson Boulevard and walk 13 minutes; taxis and rideshare pickups are on Canal Street.

From the Airports

O'Hare: CTA Blue line to the Loop (~45 min) or 30–60 min by car. Midway: CTA Orange line to the Loop (~25 min) or about 20–30 min by car.

If You're Driving

The nearest public garage in this directory is 430 S Clark Street, about 2 min away on foot — reserve ahead through a parking app for the best rate, or see the 311 S Wacker parking guide.

Walking Times to Chicago Landmarks

Chicago Board of Trade	419 m	5 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	688 m	9 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	706 m	9 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	859 m	11 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	989 m	12 min walk
Union Station	1008 m	13 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1192 m	15 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1384 m	17 min walk
Navy Pier	2527 m	32 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	1 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	2 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Bank of America	6 min walk
Nearest public garage	430 S Clark Street	2 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	4 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Plymouth Court Cleaners	1 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

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• 14 restaurants: Meli, Forno Mauri, Panda Express, Wingstop (+10 more)
• 2 cafes: Starbucks, Intelligentsia Coffee
• 3 attractions: San Marco II, The Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
• 5 entertainment: Buddy Guy's Legends, Auditorium Theatre, Jazz Showcase, Merle Reskin Theatre (+1 more)
• 5 health & wellness: Athletico Physical Therapy, Planet Fitness, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Chicago Fit Results (+1 more)
• 5 parking: 430 S Clark Street, Plymouth Court Garage, 318 South Federal, Auditorium Parking (+1 more)
• 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
• 2 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners, Roosevelt Cleaners
• 1 print shops: The UPS Store

The Neighborhood: Printers Row

Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.

Location Breakdown: Staying at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

21

Attractions within ~12 min walk

28

Nearest 'L' station

Harrison · 2 min

Union Station

13 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

9 min walk

Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits anyone with business around Willis Tower and Wacker Drive; first-time visitors focused on Millennium Park and the lakefront. Everything in the table is a real walking estimate at a normal city pace (~80 m/min) — no taxi required for any of it.

Good to Know: Local Tips

Timing matters in the Loop: hotel rates here swing with the convention calendar and summer festival season (June–August, peaking around Lollapalooza), while January–February and most Sundays bring the softest prices. Booking two to three weeks ahead usually beats same-week rates downtown.

Practical notes for this location: Chicago hotel bills add roughly 17% in combined taxes, most downtown properties are fully non-smoking, and valet parking typically runs high — if you're driving, compare the reserve-ahead garages in this directory before committing to the hotel's own valet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection is about 660 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection? +

The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 166 m away — a 2-minute walk.

How do I get to Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection from the airport? +

From O'Hare (ORD), take the CTA Blue line to the Loop (about 45 min) or a taxi/rideshare (30–60 min depending on traffic). From Midway (MDW), the Orange line reaches the Loop in about 25 minutes. Union Station, 13 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 9-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is 430 S Clark Street, about 2 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.